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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Microsoft UET Consent Mode
Microsoft is making updates to the Microsoft Advertising Platform (MAP), to bring it into line with data protection laws. In particular, websites using MAP will need to obtain consent from their users about using both first and third-party cookies. This means that personal data will only be collected for advertising...
Zoom 10-Digit Long Code Compliance
Business owners who use Zoom to send text messages to consumers in the United States and Canada need to comply with Zoom's 10-Digit Long Code rules. This article explains what a 10-Digit Long Code is, who needs to follow Zoom's requirements, and the steps you can take to comply with its...
Data Breach Laws by U.S. State
Data breaches are alarmingly common today. In 2024 alone, the United States has (so far) witnessed 2,741 publicly disclosed breach incidents, compromising over 6 billion records. One of the ways governments have responded to this crisis is by enacting data breach notification laws. These laws perform two key functions: Protect consumers from...
Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy for AI Training
Whether your website collects users' data or content to train AI or you want to keep third parties from extracting data from your website for AI training purposes, legal agreements can help protect your business. This article explains why you need legal agreements for AI training and how to comply with...
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) on May 10th, 2024, and Governor Tim Walz signed it into law on May 24th, 2024. It will take effect on July 31, 2025 for most covered entities. This article explains what the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act...
CISSP Certification: What it is and How to Get it
If you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional who wants to show businesses that you have the skills they need to protect critical data, then you might consider the Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) qualification. Below, we explain who the CISSP certificate is for, why it might benefit you, and how to...